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AR SCR1
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bart Hester
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AI Summary
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Adopts the joint rules governing procedures between the Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate for the 95th General Assembly, including requirements for joint sessions, bill presentation, enrollment, and signing procedures.
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Establishes bill introduction deadlines: appropriation bills must be filed by the 50th day of a regular session or 15th day of a fiscal session; retirement system legislation must be introduced within the first 15 calendar days of a regular session.
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Requires two-thirds (2/3) vote of each house to suspend joint rules, and three-fourths (3/4) vote to introduce certain legislation after deadlines, including bills affecting retirement systems or the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program.
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Mandates that bills affecting the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program include a fiscal impact statement prepared by an actuary, with committees prohibited from acting until the statement is provided.
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Prohibits non-procedural resolutions during special sessions and limits constitutional amendment resolutions to the first 31 days of regular sessions, with a third proposed amendment requiring two-thirds approval from each house.
Legislative Description
To Adopt The Joint Rules Of The House Of Representatives And The Senate Of The Ninety-fifth General Assembly.
Last Action
Approved by the Governor.
2/4/2025